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Everything you need to know about double cleansing
We can't say it often enough: you can't have long-lasting, healthy, beautiful skin without a double cleansing routine. The first fundamental step in our 3 essential gestures, this two-step make-up removal technique has drastically improved the condition of many previously troubled epidermis (and you've been saying that for years)! Haven't tried it yet? Let us tell you why it's time to ditch your good old bottle of micellar water...
Why do a double cleansing every night?
Because, whatever your skin type, double cleansing will always be the first step to beautiful, long-lasting skin. Scrupulously cleansing your skin every night is in fact your very first anti-aging gesture, even at 20! The reason? Skin that's perfectly cleansed of all impurities is much more likely to regenerate itself after dark. And the icing on the cake is that any skin care products you apply (lotion, serum, moisturizing cream or treatment oil) will be able to deliver their full benefits, whether anti-aging, anti-imperfections, soothing, rehydrating or anti-dark spot... Skin is much more receptive to active ingredients when it's well cleansed.
As you can see, double cleansing is not just about reversing the signs of ageing: it can also improve the condition of skin in crisis, prone to imperfections for example, soothe sensitive skin, boost a dull complexion or remedy dehydration... With products adapted to your skin type and what you want to improve - as well as the right gestures - you're on your way to perfect skin!
It's often the word "double" that can make the most hurried people back away... Twice as much time? Well, no (besides, we don't have two hours to spend in front of a sink every night either)! A professional double-clean takes no more than two minutes.
Poor skin cleansing habits
Some everyday cleansers can ruin the rest of your beauty routine.
The best-known? Micellar water, which, contrary to popular belief, is often far from being a gentle face cleanser. Most of the time packed with detergents, it shouldn't be used every day, especially if it's not rinsed off with clear water, as some of the impurities and the rest of the product remain in contact with the skin. Yes, this happy mixture will gradually dehydrate and sensitize the skin... Make-up removal wipes pose the same "risk" as micellar water, causing irritation and even pimples over time . In the shower, using only water is not enough to cleanse the skin: just imagine washing your dishes with only water to understand what's wrong... Finally, facial shower gel should also be avoided, as it dissolves the skin's hydrolipidic film!
Basically, you punish your skin by taking away its shield, which is supposed to defend it against external aggression... In short, you forget all your bad habits and find your perfect combo ;-)
Now that you know all about double-cleaning, do you? our 3 essential gestures ? If you're in any doubt about which products to include in your routine, don't hesitate to carry out your skin diagnosis online, or send us any questions you may have to consultation@ohmycream.com. We'll be delighted to help!